Weathersfield News Sept. 23 #WeathersfieldVT #VT
Weathersfield News September 23, 2015
After our endless summer, there
seems to be a crispness in the air. Fall is coming! This coming Sunday Sept. 27,
the 23rd Annual Vermont 50 Mountain Bike or Ultra Run takes place at Ascutney Mountain Vermont . One of the weekend highlights for
me is the Kid Free Fun Races held Saturday Sept 26 beginning at 3:30 p.m..
These
races are open to all children, so if you know kids who love to run, sign them
up. The kids' races are held to encourage children of all ages to have fun and
get some exercise. Following the races, the younger children get to hunt
through hay bales looking for buried treasure. It makes for quite a fun fall
afternoon. More information about the race weekend can be found at www.vermont50.com.
An unusual celestial event takes
place Sunday night too! A Super Moon, full lunar eclipse will happen for about
an hour. It is called a Blood Moon because the earth casts it shadow on the
moon, making the moon appear red. An illustration of this very rare event may
be viewed at: http://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/lunar/2015-september-28.
And speaking of red...Before race
weekend, I'll be in my kitchen turning my bushels of tomatoes into sauce for
the winter. I don't know about you but this has been quite a year for the red
fruits. Last year we got hit with late blight and I think I over planted this
year to compensate. Now my kitchen counters have been taken over by the attack
of the bountiful tomatoes! At least, I won't have to purchase sauce this
winter.
One yummy event I try to cover every year is the Coon Club Wild Game Supper. This year was the best attended with over 100 people enjoying the venison and moose lasagna, smoke rainbow trout bruschetta, roast moose, grilled domestic ham, Swedish moose and venison meatballs, game stew, corn chowder all prepared by Coon Club Chef Jim Theetge (who is also the chef at Simon Pearce Restaurant) and his crew. Already on my calendar for next year!
More images from the supper: https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/VermontStandard/September-2015/Coon-Club-Wild-Game-Supper/
Select Board News:
The Fire Departments are in the
news again. There was continued discussion about combining the two departments.
Mr. Fuller expressed concerns about duplication of equipment. He mentioned the
need for equipment inventories. He said the Town hasn’t changed much – still
1700 parcels, population of 2800 ± , road mileage still roughly the same. Fuller
set a goal of March 2017 to have an assessment made about the departments. Mrs.
Esty reminded everyone that the current departments are private non-profit
organizations that the Town cannot dissolve. She went on to state that if the
Town chose to create a municipal fire department, then there could potentially
be three fire departments serving the Town. Mr. Boyer said he is in favor of a
single department with a paid fire chief. Mr. Arrison suggested hiring an
independent consultant to analyze the current situation and make recommendations
on improvements. In the end the Board set up a 5-member committee to evaluate
fire services. They are looking for folks in town to apply to serve on this
board.
In other Select Board news, the
Library would like to apply for a Vermont Community Development Grant to
construct an ADA-compliant bathroom, an ADA
door into the building, an ADA-compliant ramp to the door and remove the
existing ramp from the front of the building. The projected cost is $74,000.
Since the building is owned by the Town, the Select Board must apply for the
grant. This addition will have no affect on the proposed addition to the library,
if the footprint of the expansion remains unchanged from its original
configuration. The Select Board agreed to work with a grant writer to apply for
various grants to fund the project.
Notice of Office
closure:
Town Clerk's Office-The Office will be closed on Oct. 8 for the
Vermont League of Cities and Towns' Town Fair and Nov. 18 and 19 for the New England Cities
Town Calendar of Events:
The Weathersfield Proctor Library Saturday, Sept. 26, 9 a.m.-2
p.m. Annual Book Sale and Mini-Yard Sale at the library. Interesting books,
homemade bake goods, and collectible items will be available for sale with the
proceeds going to the most needed expansion of the Library. Contact Cookie
Shand at 802-674-5021 for more information.
Out of the Darkness Community Walk- Saturday, Sept. 26, 9:30 a.m. Help
Us Create A World Without Suicide Springfield
Walking Path, (Toonerville Trail), Springfield ,
VT.
The Weathersfield Veterans Memorial Committee-Saturday, Sept.
26, 11 a.m. Annual Chicken BBQ Martin Memorial Hall Route 5 Ascutney. Complete
meal consists of 1/2 BBQ chicken, beans, coleslaw, beverage and dessert for
only $10. For More information call Lisa Slade at 802-291-1475.
The Weathersfield Historical Society-Saturday, Sept. 26, 10
a.m. Restoring Antique Dolls a talk by Tonya Conway, Dan Foster House (across from
the Weathersfield Meeting House) Weathersfield
Center Road . This event is free. Contact Ginger
Wimberg at 802-263-5626 if you have any questions.
The Ascutney
Volunteer Fire
Department- Funds
Drive for AVFD Martin Memorial Hall, Rte 5
Ascutney. AVFD will be on site with Engine 4-bring your camera for a photo of
the kids and Engine 4. There will be a Silent Auction and t-shirts,
sweatshirts, golf balls for Golf Ball Drop (Columbus Day Weekend) on sale. For
more information, call AVFD at 802-674-6869.
The 23rd Annual Vermont 50 Mountain
Bike or Ultra Run, Saturday Sept 26 and Sunday Sept 27 at Ascutney Mountain Ascutney
Mountain
7th Annual Kids Fun Free Race-Saturday Sept. 26 3:30 p.m. Ascutney Mountain
Table19 Presents ‘Glitter & Gowns’ An Elegant Evening of
Dinner & Dancing Sept. 26, 6:30 p.m. Time travel back to 1940 with Live
Swing & Big Band Music by Gerry Grimo's 10-piece band. Champagne, prime rib
and lobster tail buffet, decadent dessert bar, cash bar with themed cocktails. Tickets
can be purchased at Table19 or by calling 802.885.8219. $85.00 Per Person
/ $150.00 per couple-black tie optional. Reservations required. Tickets must be
purchased by Sept. 12.
Ongoing:
Valley Court Diversion Programs-Volunteer are needed in Weathersfield/Springfield
areas to work with low level offenders in the community. The organization
embraces the principles of restorative justice. As a volunteer, you will hear
participant's stories and help create a restorative contract with them. The
group meets once a month at the Springfield Police Department, your commitment
will require about 3 hours a month. Training is provided. For more information
please visit our website at www.vcdp.org or
call Maureen at 802-295-5078
#10.
Food Shelf The Weathersfield Food Shelf is located at 7303 Route
131 - the former "World of Discovery" daycare. Thanks to the generosity
of their donors, the Weathersfield Food Shelf will now be open every Thursday
from 4-5 p.m.
Senior Exercise Program in Ascutney-FREE sponsored by RSPV- Wednesdays 10-11 a.m. in basement of Martin
Memorial Hall, Route 5, Ascutney ,
VT.
Weathersfield Proctor Library,
Hours: Wed 10-6 p.m.; Thurs & Fri noon-6 p.m.; Sat 9-1 p.m. FREE Programs-FREE Computer Tutor -
Fridays 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Volunteers in Action (VIA) is looking for volunteer drivers. VIA is
an organization that drives people to doctor's appointments, usually at Mt. Ascutney
Hospital
Need to Find a Business in Weathersfield: http://www.weathersfielddirectory.org/
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